Mauro Cappelli
Couples Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
Clinical Psychologist (est. 2009). Helping individuals and couples navigate contemporary struggles through brief, focused interventions or deep, long-term therapeutic work.
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At a glance
€65-80 per session
São Paulo, BrazilAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAlmost 2 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MauroCurrently welcoming new clients for both individual and couples therapy.
How can I help?
Usually responds within 2 hours
About me
I am passionate about helping people, which is why I chose this profession and have been working in it for over 17 years. I work with adults and couples who are moving through tough moments. Whether you are dealing with individual challenges like depression, burnout, and co-dependency, or relationship issues (ranging from building a solid foundation to navigating binational dynamics, deep-seated conflict, or the transition of divorce), my goal is to support you. Together, we can uncover root causes and build sustainable change.
Every client’s needs are different, so I offer both Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy—a focused approach designed to address specific, immediate crises or blockages—as well as long-term, deep analytic work for profound shifts. A significant part of my practice is dedicated to addressing the modern struggles that affect us all, such as the heavy demands of a fast-paced, tech-driven world and the deep anxiety sparked by our current economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
My work definitely has a touch from my own personal journey. I am of Italian and Portuguese descent, born, raised, and educated in Brazil. My path later took me to Europe for further specializations and training. I spent six years living as an expat in Prague and Innsbruck before returning to Brazil. This experience gave me an amazing understanding of multicultural identity and the many layers involved in building a life in a different setting.
Therapy is a mutual process, and finding the right therapist is essential to making it work. Because of that, I invite you to reach out for a brief introductory call to see if we are a good fit to work together.
Every client’s needs are different, so I offer both Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy—a focused approach designed to address specific, immediate crises or blockages—as well as long-term, deep analytic work for profound shifts. A significant part of my practice is dedicated to addressing the modern struggles that affect us all, such as the heavy demands of a fast-paced, tech-driven world and the deep anxiety sparked by our current economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
My work definitely has a touch from my own personal journey. I am of Italian and Portuguese descent, born, raised, and educated in Brazil. My path later took me to Europe for further specializations and training. I spent six years living as an expat in Prague and Innsbruck before returning to Brazil. This experience gave me an amazing understanding of multicultural identity and the many layers involved in building a life in a different setting.
Therapy is a mutual process, and finding the right therapist is essential to making it work. Because of that, I invite you to reach out for a brief introductory call to see if we are a good fit to work together.
I speak:
EnglishSpanishPortuguese
Location:
São Paulo, Brazil
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
My approach is dynamic, empathic, and collaborative. I view our work as a deeply shared process where we navigate side-by-side, so you never have to face difficult emotions alone. I explore the influences that your personal history, past relationships, and current environment have on you. By identifying the root causes of your distress, we can begin making meaningful changes.
Individual Therapy
In our one-on-one sessions, I provide a space to hear your unique personal narrative without bias, simply to understand. I stand beside you to help process thoughts and experiences that might feel like too much. Depending on your needs, we can focus on immediate interventions through Brief Psychotherapy or engage in longer, deeper analytic work.
Main topics include:
Managing the heavy demands and anxiety of modern life
Navigating depression and deep burnout
Life transitions (Relocations, Cultural Adaptation, Family changes)
Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
Building self-esteem and genuine confidence
Healing from past trauma or unresolved childhood dynamics
Online Couples Therapy
Together, we will explore the issues that brought you to therapy and what your expectations are. We will focus on resolving challenges and strengthening your bond based on your personality types and backgrounds, while identifying recurring patterns. This context is important for understanding your current dynamics and creating necessary change.
Common areas of focus include:
Relationship Foundations: Strengthening bonds for couples starting their lives together.
Cross-Cultural Dynamics: Specialized support for binational and multicultural partners.
Conflict Resolution: Navigating recurring arguments and communication breakdowns.
Divorce & Separation Support: Providing a space for conscious uncoupling or deciding the future of the relationship.
Rebuilding Trust: Healing after infidelity or emotional distance.
I offer flexible hours across different time zones.
Ready to begin? I invite you to watch my short introduction video above to get a sense of how we work. You can book your complimentary 20-minute introductory call today on the right.
Individual Therapy
In our one-on-one sessions, I provide a space to hear your unique personal narrative without bias, simply to understand. I stand beside you to help process thoughts and experiences that might feel like too much. Depending on your needs, we can focus on immediate interventions through Brief Psychotherapy or engage in longer, deeper analytic work.
Main topics include:
Managing the heavy demands and anxiety of modern life
Navigating depression and deep burnout
Life transitions (Relocations, Cultural Adaptation, Family changes)
Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
Building self-esteem and genuine confidence
Healing from past trauma or unresolved childhood dynamics
Online Couples Therapy
Together, we will explore the issues that brought you to therapy and what your expectations are. We will focus on resolving challenges and strengthening your bond based on your personality types and backgrounds, while identifying recurring patterns. This context is important for understanding your current dynamics and creating necessary change.
Common areas of focus include:
Relationship Foundations: Strengthening bonds for couples starting their lives together.
Cross-Cultural Dynamics: Specialized support for binational and multicultural partners.
Conflict Resolution: Navigating recurring arguments and communication breakdowns.
Divorce & Separation Support: Providing a space for conscious uncoupling or deciding the future of the relationship.
Rebuilding Trust: Healing after infidelity or emotional distance.
I offer flexible hours across different time zones.
Ready to begin? I invite you to watch my short introduction video above to get a sense of how we work. You can book your complimentary 20-minute introductory call today on the right.
Experience
16 years in practiceAlmost 2 years at It's Complicated
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2009.
I have dedicated my private practice to helping adults and couples through a wide range of challenges.
I have dedicated my private practice to helping adults and couples through a wide range of challenges.
Education
Bachelor's in Psychology;
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
Specializations: Psychoanalysis & Contemporary Analysis, and Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Psychotherapy.
Other Trainings:
Transcultural Psychology: Understanding the therapist's role in a multicultural context.
Complex Psychological Processes: Coursework in self-destructive behaviors, suicide, and bereavement.
The Borderline Patient: In-depth clinical study through the Winnicott Colloquium.
Contemporary Philosophy: Applying the work of thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Deleuze to modern psychology to better understand the struggles of today's society.
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
Specializations: Psychoanalysis & Contemporary Analysis, and Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Psychotherapy.
Other Trainings:
Transcultural Psychology: Understanding the therapist's role in a multicultural context.
Complex Psychological Processes: Coursework in self-destructive behaviors, suicide, and bereavement.
The Borderline Patient: In-depth clinical study through the Winnicott Colloquium.
Contemporary Philosophy: Applying the work of thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Deleuze to modern psychology to better understand the struggles of today's society.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 20 min • Online
20 minutes intro call.Individual Session
€65 • 50 min • Online
A standard 50-minute session. We can schedule these weekly or fortnightly, depending on the level of support you are looking for.Couples Session
€80 • 1 hr • Online
A 60-minute couples session, with a built-in 20-minute buffer to go deeper if needed.Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
€65-80 per session
São Paulo, BrazilAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAlmost 2 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MauroCurrently welcoming new clients for both individual and couples therapy.
How can I help?
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: May 4